Everyone has their eyes tuned into Samsung of late with the most likely Samsung Galaxy S6 and perhaps the S6 edge,with probably something else up their sleeve well its not too long now to find out what they have to offer.
Category: Android
Apps and Devices
Flynx – Read the web smartly,open links without leaving apps. by @jimboireland #Apps #Tech #Flynx
Flynx is a new app that allows you to open links without exiting your favourite apps it also allows you to save articles off-line so you can read them at a later time,it also offers a night mode,you can multitask within the app itself which is great and most welcome and the pages load in the background.
Flynx helps you open articles and links from all your favorite apps like Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, Google+, etc. in a revolutionary new way.
It loads articles and links in background for you while you do something productive.
Our quick read mode gets rid of ads and loads only relevant content saving your time and data. It also allows you to save articles offline to read them later.
Why Flynx?
✔ SAVE TIME : It loads articles and other links in background while you continue using your current app.
✔ SAVE DATA, LOAD FASTER : Flynx intelligently gets rid of all ads and unnecessary clutter from blogs and articles, saving you lot of mobile data.
✔ READ EASY : Flynx displays news articles and blogs in a beautiful, easy-on-eyes view, allowing you to focus only on meaningful content.
✔ SAVE OFFLINE, READ LATER : Saving articles offline is super easy. Just double-tap a link from any of your favorite apps and thats it!
✔ TRUE MULTITASKING : Flynx makes multitasking effortless by allowing you to open multiple links and switch between them easily, all without ever leaving current app.
✔ SMART SHARING : Share links quickly to your favorite apps like Facebook, Twitter, Pushbullet or save links directly to Pocket, Instapaper, Readability, Evernote, etc.
✔ FLYNX IN YOUR LANGUAGE : It has been translated into over 15 languages including Arabic, Brazilian, Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. Thanks to amazing volunteers from all over the world.
This is quite a nice app and a great idea.
Download
Sony Xperia E 4G will launch in Ireland in April #Sony #4G #Ireland by @jimboireland
Earlier this month Sony announced the affordable 4G handset the Xperia E 4G and it will cost us €129.99 it is available in both single and dual sim but the dual sim will not sell here as operators do not like them..
“Xperia E4 set out to bring many of the premium features people expect of Sony to lower-tier devices; Xperia E4g brings that same quality and ease of use – but with super-fast 4G LTE connectivity” said Tony McNulty, Vice President, Value Category Business Management at Sony Mobile Communications. “With simple set-up and unrivalled 2 day battery life, we believe both models represent value for those who want premium Sony technology and experiences often only associated with high-end devices.”
Xperia E4g is Sony inside and out; rounded and robust, perfect for one hand usage. Available in classic Black and White, Xperia E4g retains that timeless Xperia form – a precision-cut power button, elevated mirror-finish logo and stainless steel camera ring and a scratch-resistant screen to add an extra layer of premium.
via Sony
Motorola announce the new MotoE with 4G with Accessories to match. by @jimboireland #Motorola #MotoE
Motorola have announced a new budget handset which like its predecessors gives plenty of value for its money,the latest version comes with 4G and will follow on soon with a 3G version.
It also comes with the latest version of Android which is lollipop it come also with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with a 1,2 ghz quad core CPU with a 400 mhz GPU.
It comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB of storage a nice screen sporting 4.5″ qHD 540×960 245 ppi IPS with an anti smudge coating and Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The rear camera is 5 MP with tap anywhere to capture, 4 X digital zoom,slow motion video,burst mode and Auto HDR. The battery is 2390 mAh which is claimed to last a day,video capture is 720p HD Video, 30 fps (MPEG4, H.264) whilst the reat camera is just VGA.
It will be available in Black and White and will cost $149.00 which is quite good.
LG announce 4 new mid range devices. #Magnet #Spirit #Leon #Joy by @jimboireland #LG
LG have announced some new mid range devices. The four devices will be available in both LTE and 3G versions, consistent with LG’s strategy to expand its appeal in the mass-tier segment with different products for different networks. The LTE and 3G versions of each model share nearly identical design cues with metallic back covers distinguishing the LTE models while the 3G devices feature patterned plastic back covers.LG have really come along quite well over the last two years so these devices will be most welcome for LG fans.
From the LG News Room
SEOUL, Feb. 23, 2015 — At this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC), LG Electronics (LG) will unveil a new line of exceptional smartphones at exceptional prices with the introduction of mid-range handsets with design elements and features usually reserved for premium models.
LG’s new lineup of four mid-range smartphones — Magna, Spirit, Leon and Joy — builds on LG’s design language to bring optimized performance and effortless user experience to a broader range of consumers. By combining the most essential hardware with LG’s premium design elements and user experience, LG has created the perfect balance of style and usability. The LG Magna and LG Spirit are designed to fit more comfortably in palm of one’s hand with its gently curved design while their displays are distinguished by a subtle 3000mm radius curve for a sleeker, more attractive profile.
The LG Magna, which means “ultimate” in Latin, features a 5-inch in-cell touch display, normally offered only in premium smartphones, and a Quad-Core chipset. With an 8-megapixel main camera and 5-megapixel front shooter, the LG Magna was designed with high quality selfies in mind. A class leading 2,540mAh removable battery keeps the Magna running all day even with heavy use.
The LG Spirit, which embodies the spirit of LG’s innovations, features a 4.7-inch in-cell touch display and an 8-megapixel camera. In-cell touch technology makes the phones look slimmer while maximizing their display areas and minimizing the bezels. By bringing images closer to the screen, in-cell touch displays offer improved sensitivity with faster touch recognition, better outdoor visibility and crisper images.
The LG Leon, “lion” in Latin, offers a 4.5-inch display in a compact, premium-looking body. The smallest of the group, LG Joy, has a 4-inch display and delivers pure enjoyment in a smartphone that fits in any pocket.
With the new mid-range lineup, LG is carrying over popular UX features originally designed for its premium smartphones. Gesture Shot makes it easy to take great selfies with a simple hand gesture that starts a three-second countdown. LG has extended the distance from which the camera can recognize gestures to1.5 meters to accommodate popular selfie sticks. Glance View, which debuted on the G Flex2, lets users quickly access key information such as time, recent messages or missed calls with a simple downward swipe of the screen, even while the display is off.
“LG’s new mid-range collection continues our legacy of offering amazing smartphones at reasonable prices,” said Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “For millions of consumers around the world, the deciding factor on which smartphone to buy isn’t how fast or how big it is but how balanced it is. With our new mid-range smartphones, more and more customers will be looking to LG for their next handsets.”
LG’s new mid-range collection will begin its global rollout this week in select markets. Visitors to MWC 2015 will be able to experience all of LG’s newest products first-hand at LG’s booth in Hall 3 of Fira Gran Via.
LG Magna Specifications:
| Display | 5.0-inch HD (294 ppi) |
| Chipset | 1.2GHz or 1.3GHz Quad-Core* |
| Camera | Rear 8MP / Front 5MP |
| Memory | 8GB / 1GB |
| Battery | 2,540mAh (removable) |
| OS | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Network | LTE Cat. 4 / HSPA+ 21Mbps |
| Size | 139.7 x 69.9 x 10.2mm |
LG Spirit Specifications:
| Display | 4.7-inch HD (312 ppi) |
| Chipset | 1.2GHz or 1.3GHz Quad-Core* |
| Camera | Rear 8MP or 5MP* / Front 1MP |
| Memory | 8GB / 1GB |
| Battery | 2,100mAh (removable) |
| OS | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Network | LTE Cat. 4 / HSPA+ 21Mbps |
| Size | 133.3 x 66.1 x 9.9mm |
LG Leon Specifications:
| Display | 4.5-inch FWVGA (220 ppi) |
| Chipset | 1.2GHz or 1.3GHz Quad-Core* |
| Camera | Rear 8MP or 5MP* / Front VGA |
| Memory | 8GB / 1GB |
| Battery | 1,900mAh (removable) |
| OS | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| Network | LTE Cat. 4 / HSPA+ 21Mbps |
| Size | 129.9 x 64.9 x 10.9mm |
LG Joy Specifications:
| Display | 4.0-inch WVGA (233 ppi) |
| Chipset | 1.2GHz Quad-Core / 1.2GHz Dual-Core* |
| Camera | Rear 5MP / Front VGA |
| Memory | 8GB or 4GB* / 1GB or 512MB* |
| OS | Android 5.0 Lollipop / Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Battery | 1,900mAh (removable) |
| Network | LTE Cat. 4 / HSPA+ 21Mbps |
| Size | 122.7 x 64.0 x 11.9mm |
* Depending on market.
YouTubeKids now on the play store,we take a look. #YouTube #Kids #App by @jimboireland
YouTube kids has now hit the play store,sadly only for the US,we had an APK sent over to try it out but im sure there will be some available on the net shortly.For now its only on Android but will be made more available over the coming weeks.
Over on the YouTube blog here is the report on what the app will feature.
Family-focused content
For years, families have come to YouTube, watching countless hours of videos on all kinds of topics. Now, parents can rest a little easier knowing that videos in the YouTube Kids app are narrowed down to content appropriate for kids. You can browse channels and playlists in four categories: Shows, Music, Learning and Explore. Or search for videos of particular interest to your family, like how to build a model volcano, math tutorials, the amazing (and endless) world of trains—and everything in between.
Along with favorites from DreamWorks TV, Jim Henson TV, Mother Goose Club, Talking Tom and Friends and more, your kids can watch new series from YouTube channels they already like. Discover new facts aboutdinosaurs from National Geographic Kids; learn about technology from Reading Rainbow; or watch Thomas the Tank Engine leave the world of Sodor for the first time in 70 years to travel the globe. Plus, more new videos are coming soon from beloved YouTubers like the Vlogbrothers and Stampylonghead.
Parental controls
We realize every family is different, so we’ve built options into the app that help you control the experience for your kids:
- Timer: Let the app be the bad guy with a built-in timer that lets you limit kids’ screen time. The app alerts your child when the session is over, so you don’t have to. (You’re welcome. 😉 )
- Sound settings: Sometimes you need a little peace and quiet! You have an option to turn off background music and sound effects, so your kids can keep watching while you catch a breather.
- Search settings: If you’d rather limit your children to just the pre-selected videos available on the home screen, you can turn off search.
- Product feedback: Our goal is to improve YouTube Kids all the time, so we’ve included a space for you to give us your feedback.
On downloading the app we are introduced with a nice soundtrack and startup,we then have the options to set the parental controls which is straight forward enough to work with,then we can move into the app and select from shows,music,learning and explore there is also a search function which works quite well,so far it looks quite good and its keeping my daughter entertained so far.The layout is quite simple and easy to follow,to access the parental settings you need to enter the password and they will then appear,
Source if you want to download the APK for it you can here at your own will..
YouTube for kids app launches today. #YouTube #Kids #Apps by @jimboireland
YouTube is a very popular platform to watch videos,music and all sorts and i spend some time on it myself but all is not always as it seems there in the real world just like any other platform.However there is a new You Tube for kids app now where it will be a safe environment for kids and parents can monitor their activity and set time limits for them too which is a good idea.
The App will be only on Android on release, It will feature videos, channels and playlists targeted specifically at youngsters, including “Thomas the Tank Engine,” “National Geographic Kids” and “Reading Rainbow,” while cutting out less kid-friendly or distracting elements on YouTube, including user comments and cruder videos..
We will update with link when the app arrives and check it out.
The Trócaire Box App is available on Android and iOS. by @jimboireland #Charity #Trócaire #Lent
As we all know Lent is upon us and its a time of giving up something be it little or small anything helps,now we can keep help out Trócaire even more and much easier with a new app which is Available on Android and iOS which is a great idea..
Keep your Trócaire Box in your pocket and collect donations on the go with the Trócaire Box app powered by JustGiving. Trócaire works in partnership with communities in the developing world to support their efforts to improve their lives, meet their basic needs and ensure their human dignity.
Description
• Keep your fundraising on track and check how much you’ve raised whenever you like.
• Share your box easily via text, email, Facebook or Twitter so you can get donations from anywhere in the world.
• Donations have a higher average online so you’ll raise more money for Trócaire.
• The money you collect goes directly to Trócaire so they can start using it straight away to do their amazing work.
• Design your own individual box so it’s totally unique to you.
• Earn badges to share on social media when you reach your fundraising milestones.
Download the App
For more information on how you can help Trócaire please look at their website HERE
Vertu has a new device its only $21,900. Signature Touch with Jet Red Gold by @jimboireland #Vertu
We have featured Vertu a few times before and each time the price seems to go up,this time is no different and basically all it says is “I AM RICH” and i can show it off or a fashion statement whichever term suits,for me personally if i was this wealthy i still would not fork out on such a device,having said that it does look nice on the outside.
Signature Touch Pure Jet Red Gold has solid red gold features including the volume control keys, power/lock key and pillow support. With Grade 5 titanium sides, coated in black PVD and a black PVD-coated Grade 5 titanium back plate. It’s wrapped in highly refined ‘fine-mill’ calf leather, sourced from the Alpine region of Europe and crafted by one of the area’s oldest tanneries. As a result, each Vertu is individual and may differ slightly to what you see here.
With the Vertu Range you do get an array of extras though which would be expected for the price you pay for such a device,You get Concierge – 24-hour worldwide assistance, recommendations and priority bookings. Tailored privileges and Certainty.
Specs
Operating system
Android™ 4.4 (KitKat)
Hardware characteristics
- Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 801 2.3GHz Quad-core processor
- 4.7” 1080p, brilliant, high contrast display at 473dpi, protected by sapphire crystal
- 13 MP main camera with autofocus and twin LED flash
- 2.1MP Skype™ compliant front camera
- 64GB of internal memory
- Stereo High-fidelity 13mm x 18mm loudspeakers with Dolby® Digital Plus surround sound decoding support
- A-GPS + Compass
- Gyro and accelerometer for orientation and game play
- Qi Compatible Wireless Charging
Connectivity
- Quadband GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- WCDMA Bands I, II, IV, V, VIII
- DC-HSPA+ Release 8, Cat24, 42Mb/s Downlink, Cat6 5.76Mb/s Uplink
- LTE Bands² 1-5,7,8,17,20 & 25
- LTE FDD² Cat4,150Mb/s Downlink, 50Mb/s Uplink
- Dual-band WLAN 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac incl. WAPI for PRC
- MicroAB USB system connector with USB On-The-Go support
- 3.5mm audio socket
- Bluetooth® v4.0 + LE
- CSR aptX® high quality encoded audio support
- NFC including support for embedded and SIM based secure elements
- WiFi hotspot (tethering & portable hotspot)
If you have this amount to splash around on this device head over to Vertu and check out all the details,other than that call your bank manager.